Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced within a month of the SP-620 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-620 UZ is 52 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.